January 10, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Center Hill Lake would like to remind everyone to have a safe and enjoyable upcoming recreation season, while on or off the water. Also, the staff at the Center Hill Lake Resource Manager’s office would like to inform everyone that off-roading on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public property is prohibited under Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
In an attempt to stop off-roading in several areas around Center Hill Lake, the Rangers on Center Hill Lake will be looking for off-road vehicle use with increased patrols in affected areas. Some of these areas where off-road vehicles have been used in the past are already seeing a decline in off-road vehicle use. In these areas the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over time plan on using these areas for other outdoor recreation, such as mountain bike trails, hiking trails, and outdoor interpretive trails.
Off-roading on public property is not only prohibited, but also harms the Natural Resources that Center Hill Lake provides. This year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Center Hill Lake will promote a new slogan, “Keep your wheels on the street or use your feet.” This slogan will be advertised through Public Safety Announcements (PSAs), school programs, at affected off-road areas, and through social media.